Purchasing Agent II
About the role
The Purchasing Agent II plays a crucial role in sourcing and procuring raw materials, MRO items, equipment, services, and supplies to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. This position partners closely with various departments within the organization to support customer demands, maintain inventory levels, improve supplier performance, and drive cost savings initiatives.
Responsibilities
Source and procure raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services to achieve the best overall value.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, service, and on-time delivery.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
Conduct supplier and commodity spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and cost savings.
Forecast material requirements using purchasing history, production schedules, and internal demand signals.
Manage MRP activities for assigned product lines and business units.
Maintain item-level MRP data, including lead times, pricing, safety stock, and ordering parameters.
Ensure material availability to support production while optimizing inventory levels.
Manage supplier delivery performance and proactively address supply chain risks.
Identify, develop, and lead cost reduction, cost avoidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze market conditions and pricing trends to support informed purchasing decisions.
Drive projects that improve purchasing effectiveness and overall supply chain performance.
Participate in cross-functional efforts to improve products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
Process Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and provide quote information to internal stakeholders.
Review and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
Partner with Quality teams to address supplier quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Support production teams and internal customers by ensuring timely and accurate purchasing activities.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
5+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management principles.
Experience analyzing spend data, cost structures, and market trends.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Qualifications
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, 401k w/match, childcare assistance, paid sabbatical after 10 years, and fully paid college tuition for two dependents.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Dental
401k with match
Childcare assistance
Paid sabbatical after 10 years
Fully paid college tuition for two dependents